Xun-Ji Chen

Genome-wide association study and genomic prediction of root system architecture in a diverse field-grown maize panel

Root system architecture (RSA) plays a pivotal role in nutrient acquisition, water uptake, lodging resistance, and environmental adaptation in maize (Zea mays L.). However, the genetic basis of RSA at the mature stage under field conditions remains poorly characterized, primarily owing to the challenges of high-through...